Bass Coast Shorts 2025
Berninneit Cinema | Thompson Ave | Cowes
Now in its third year, the Bass Coast Shorts film festival is spreading its wings, screening over the Anzac Weekend.
Bass Coast Shire Council and Australian Short Film Festivals have once again come together to support this initiative, spearheaded by festival director John Frohlich.
Bass Coast Shorts is a competition-based festival with submissions coming in throughout the year and awards in three categories: schools (under 18), local (South Gippsland), and open (everywhere else).
“The judges have been impressed by the quality of the entries so far,” says Frohlich. “Local film makers like Steve Dunn – an Inverloch-based diver and expert in marine flora and fauna – and Jess McGuirk– an award-winning Wonthaggi student – have produced thought-provoking documentaries of particular interest to the Bass Coast community.”
The program will feature award-winning national and international films and animations. As part of the festival there will also be forums and Q & As with filmmakers and screen industry guests.
Entries are open until January 31 with awards in the following areas:
1. Local (from Bass Coast & South Gippsland region)
2. Schools/Under 18
3. Animation
4. Documentary
5. Music Video
6. Coastal Life
7. People and Place
8. Environmental
9. Inclusivity
10. Screenplay
11. First Nations Stories
12. Emerging Talent
Each screening is a different program of short films showcasing selected entries.
Tickets are $20 per session ($14 concession)
Screening times
• Friday April 25, 6-9pm (Opening night screening) – BERNINNEIT
• Saturday April 26, 2-4pm (Screening) – BERNINNEIT
• Saturday April 26, 4.30-5.30pm (Free festival forum) – BERNINNEIT
• Saturday April 26, 6.30pm - 9.30pm (Screening and awards) – BERNINNEIT
The Festival Forum is free and features Q & A with an industry guest. All welcome.
For more information email basscoastshorts@gmail.com or phone 0428 138 382.
This is an exciting opportunity for established and emerging filmmakers both local, national and international, and a chance for local audiences to experience the best of contemporary short form filmmaking.
Entries are now open in the following categories:
1. Local (from Bass Coast & South Gippsland region)
2. Schools/Under 18
3. Animation
4. Documentary
5. Music Video
6. Coastal Life
7. Environmental
Deadline: 31st January 2025
Entry submission website: asff.net.au/bass-coast-shorts
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Bass Coast Cultural Venues
Berninneit Cinema
Tickets: $11 - $17
Berninneit Cinema is located within the Berninneit cultural centre at 91-97 Thompson Ave, Cowes.
Open caption sessions for the hearing impaired (OCAP) are offered on select screenings and labled within the session description. Seating for cinema sessions is general admission unless otherwise noted.
Please arrive early to ensure you have time to purchase drinks and snacks and find a seat. Limited accessible and wheelchair seating available.
Companion tickets available via box-office with valid companion card.
All tickets are non-refundable.
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